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Law

An A-Z of Law and Practice

Michael Mandelstam

The issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable adults continue to increase in importance. Now in its third edition and a new A-Z format, this book sets this complex area of work within an extensive legal framework, providing comprehensive guidance for practicioners and students. It includes all recent changes to the law, and includes related cases. Learn More

Practical Guidance for Working with Complex Issues

Camillia Kong and Alex Ruck Keene

This concise guide provides practitioners with the tools for working with complex mental capacity issues. Focusing on developing communication and reflexivity skills to improve assessments and positively impact the capacity of individuals, it sets out how to achieve excellent ethical standards in assessments of mental capacity and best interests. Learn More

The Essential Guide to Getting out of the Maze

Melinda Nettleton and John Friel

Fully updated, this essential, accessible guide to the legal entitlements of children and young people with special needs explains the new system of Education, Health and Care Plans which replaces the Statement of Special Educational Needs. It provides information for parents about how the system works, what they can expect and how they can appeal. Learn More

An A-Z of Law and Practice

Michael Mandelstam

This book fully explains the provisions of the Care Act 2014 and its implications for health and social care in the UK. Written by a leading authority in the field, it addresses the issues arising from the new legislation and its impact on everyday health and social care practice. Learn More

Policy and Practice in Complex Child Protection Decisions

Kim Holt. Foreword by Sir James Munby

A compelling critique of the family justice system, this book encourages reflection on the ways in which the needs of children and families are potentially compromised. By showing how the policy looks in practice, it describes how we can ensure the best outcome for children and families under the pressure of timescales and targets. Learn More

Everything You Need to Know About Covert Recording, Undercover Cameras and Secret Filming

Joe Plomin

Providing authoritative information on the practicalities of using hidden cameras to expose abuse or wrongdoing, this book is vital reading for anyone who may use or encounter secret filming. It gives specific advice on using phones or covert cameras and covers the complex legal and ethical issues that need to be considered. Learn More

A Practical Guide for Education Professionals

Jane L. Sinson

Providing clear guidance on mental capacity and its assessment in young people (aged 16-25) with special educational needs, this is the essential guide for education professionals on the incorporation of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 into the Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice. Learn More

Myths and Mechanisms

Neil Brewer and Robyn L. Young

Full of case studies, this book explores the reasons behind adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) becoming involved in the criminal justice system. It discusses the establishment of intervention programs and calls for a review of forensic assessment for people with ASD. Learn More

A Social Worker's Guide to Presenting Evidence in Care Proceedings

Lynn Davis

Fully updated to cover the latest developments in the law and procedure, See You in Court provides accessible guidance for social workers on how to serve children's best interests throughout the court process. Learn More